1st Pet Education Center
Education to support our team and the veterinary community helping the patients we all serve.
Small Incisions, Big Impact: An Introduction to Minimally Invasive Surgery
Daniel Guastella, DVM, DACVS-SA
This lecture will serve as an introduction to minimally invasive surgery and the options available in the veterinary world today. Specific patient selection criteria, pros and cons of minimally invasive surgery and potential complications to be considered will be covered.
An Algorithm to Approach Chronic Enteropathy and Preparing for Referral for Endoscopy
Jonathan Kreissler, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
This lecture will discuss optimal medical interventions and basic diagnostic work-up for patients suffering from chronic enteropathies. However, chronic vomiting and diarrhea cases often need a more advanced evaluation once it is determined the patient is not responding to classical interventions! What do clients need to know before referral for advanced endoscopic diagnostics?
Exploring the Use of Newer Insulins and Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Optimal Care of Diabetic Patients
Vera Maeckelbergh, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
This lecture encompasses a discussion of the clinical application, benefits and potential downfalls of continuous glucose monitoring technology. It will also present an introduction to newer therapeutic interventions for successful management of diabetic patients.
Healing the Breach
Brian K. Sidaway, DVM, MS DACVS-SA, CCRP
Traumatic wounds can pose a lot of questions: what are the best interventions? How aggressive should my debridement be? Which is better – dry or wet wound management techniques? How should the wound be dressed, and how often should the bandage be changed? What are the newest interventions available, and how do they stack up to the ‘tried and true’? These issues will all be addressed, from initial assessment to final closure… and when more advanced interventions become necessary.